Description
A cozy and festive No-Bake Gingerbread Icebox Cake that blends warm spices, creamy whipped layers, and crisp gingerbread cookies into a luscious, easy-to-make dessert perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you want a sweet and comforting treat without using an oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- Gingerbread cookies, quantity as needed to layer
Cream Mixture
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (vegetal)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: Chill your mixing bowl and beaters for about 15 minutes. Then whip 2 cups of heavy cream with 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon each of ground cinnamon and ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar until soft peaks form. The spices subtly infuse the cream with the warm gingerbread flavor.
- Prepare the Cookies: Lay gingerbread cookies on a flat surface. If the cookies are large, gently break them into pieces that fit your serving dish. These cookies form the cake’s layers and soften as they absorb the cream.
- Layer the Cake: In a glass dish or cake pan, place a layer of cookies, then spread a generous layer of the spiced whipped cream. Sprinkle a few pieces of shredded mozzarella cheese (vegetal) between layers to add smooth creaminess. Repeat layering cookies and cream, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.
- Refrigerate the Cake: Cover the cake tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the cookies to soften and flavors to meld into a sliceable, luscious cake.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice the no-bake gingerbread icebox cake into portions. Optionally garnish with cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup, candied ginger, or fresh mint leaves and enjoy.
Notes
- Keep your cream and utensils cold for the best whipping results and texture.
- Choose sturdy gingerbread cookies that hold shape but soften well to avoid mushy or crumbly layers.
- Do not over-spice the cream; subtlety enhances the cake’s flavor.
- Allow adequate chilling time to fully set the cake and develop flavors.
- Distribute cookies and cream evenly for neat slices and balanced texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: no-bake, gingerbread, icebox cake, holiday dessert, creamy, spiced, easy dessert, layered cake